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When I was asked to record my technology use for 12 hours straight, I was unsure of how easy it would be. However, I was surprised when I found my use was typical to my everyday life as a student. I used only my cell phone and my laptop devices which is normal on a daily basis as a college student. I found myself clicking my phone and replying to a text, which only would take 10 seconds but still, in a busy day to day life, I used social media and my phone for entertainment less than I imagined. I had an extremely busy day with class, work, writing a paper and a sorority meeting and sisterhood, therefore, less time to be active on my devices. Although, I used my phone for music at work because I am a Corepower instructor. I also use their …show more content…

When I’m not in class, I’m using my computer or phone to communicate with my friends and family or check social media platforms such as Instagram or snapchat to stay in tune with those around me. As Joe Touch commented in the Anderson article titled, Digital Life in 2025, Internet will be a “seamless part of how we live our everyday lives. We won't think about ‘going online’ or ‘looking on the Internet’ for something — we'll just be online, and just look” (Anderson, 2014, p. 6). In my opinion, internet, sadly or not, is already nearly seamless in my life and those of my generation and younger. Whenever we are curious about something, utilizing the internet or taking out our phone, tablet, computer to get our questions answered is our go to. We can simply just ask Siri; the answers often are right at our fingertips. It can be difficult at times to be more conscious of how I and those around me are using technology. At times, it is mind blowing to think that just 70 years ago computers were invented and only 44 short years ago cell phones …show more content…

As said in Hertlein, “The advancement of technology introduces a new set of vulnerabilities into both couple and family relationships at an ecological level… anonymity, accessibility, affordability, approximation, acceptability, accommodation, and ambiguity” are all aspects that contribute positively and negatively to technology in our world (Hertlein, 2012, p. 376). For me personally, I am most grateful for technology because of its efficiency in my life. It creates a simplicity for communication and information gathering. I truly cannot imagine my education in college without the accessibility and accommodation that the internet brings. I use technology for many facets of my life such as education, communication, connection, networking, entertainment, productivity, and more. However, I also can view the perspective of how technology hinders our world. I become severely frustrated with technology when it interferes with my social life and face-to-face interactions. For instance, it is common for me to ask my friends a question and for them to not answer because they are busy on their phone. I worry at times that the attachments we build with our devices are taking away the pureness of genuine connection face-to-face. The distraction that the instantaneous aspect of technology distributes can be impeding on

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